
Do you want to embark on a healthcare career in Tennessee, but do not want to commit to years of training? If so, enrolling in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program may be just what you are looking for.
Requirements to Become a CNA in Tennessee
Before you can become certified as a nursing assistant in Tennessee, you will need to attend approved training that consists of a mixture of lectures and clinical instructions.
Your training program must be approved by the Tennessee Department of Health and must include everything you need to know for a career as a CNA. You are also required to pass the state's two-part CNA exam to prove your competency.
Passing both parts of the exam will provide you with certification and a place on the Nurse Aide Registry.
State-Approved CNA Programs in Tennessee
Of course, you will want to find the best school possible for your training. To help you locate a CNA school in Tennessee to meet your needs, we have listed some of the top schools in the state below:
Health Careers Training Center
5708 Uptain Rd #401, Chattanooga, TN 37411 (423) 892-3848Miller-Motte Technical College
6397 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 414-3247Cleveland State Community College
3535 Adkisson Dr, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-7141Prepare To Care Training Center, LLC
891 Keith St NW #7, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-3838Tennessee College of Applied Technology
910 Miller Ave, Crossville, TN 38555 (931) 484-7502Dyersburg State Community College
1510 Lake Rd, Dyersburg, TN 38024 (731) 286-3200Tennessee College of Applied Technology
1745 Harriman Hwy, Harriman, TN 37748 (865) 882-6703Tennessee College of Applied Technology
716 E McMurry Blvd, Hartsville, TN 37074 (615) 374-2147Tennessee College of Applied Technology
355 Scott High Dr, Huntsville, TN 37756 (423) 663-4900Tennessee College of Applied Technology
1100 Liberty St, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 546-5567Tennessee College of Applied Technology
740 Hi Tech Dr, Livingston, TN 38570 (931) 823-5525Career Academy CNA Training
2600 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38112 (901) 761-4500Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center
1555 McAlister Dr, Memphis, TN 38116 (901) 396-2800The Healthcare Institute
7253 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38125 (901) 244-0844William & Johnson Career College
4400 Hickory Hill Rd, Memphis, TN 38141 (901) 590-1166Walters State Community College
500 S Davy Crockett Pkwy, Morristown, TN 37813 (423) 585-2600NATS, Inc.
1161 Murfreesboro Pike #217, Nashville, TN 37217 (615) 333-8474Tennessee College of Applied Technology
100 White Bridge Pike, Nashville, TN 37209 (615) 425-5500Tennessee College of Applied Technology
1233 E College St, Pulaski, TN 38478 (931) 424-4014Tennessee College of Applied Technology
127 Industrial Dr, Ripley, TN 38063 (731) 635-3368Jackson State Community College
840 Pickwick Rd, Savannah, TN 38372 (731) 925-5722
CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Tennessee
There a great need for CNAs in Tennessee, and the need is expected to increase over the next eight years. Overall employment of CNAs in Tennessee is expected to grow by 11.6% from 2018 to 2028. CNAs in Tennessee earn a median salary of $29,617 per year.
Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Tennessee below to get a detailed picture.
Area | Total Employment | Avg Hourly Wage | Avg Annual Salary |
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Johnson City | 930 | $14.23 | $29,610 |
Memphis | 4,980 | $13.99 | $29,100 |
Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin | 7,840 | $13.98 | $29,090 |
Chattanooga | 2,400 | $13.60 | $28,290 |
Clarksville | 740 | $13.32 | $27,700 |
Knoxville | 4,230 | $13.24 | $27,540 |
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol | 1,680 | $13.06 | $27,160 |
Morristown | 400 | $12.97 | $26,970 |
Jackson | 1,020 | $12.26 | $25,500 |
Cleveland | 690 | $11.65 | $24,230 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Tennessee Nurse Aide Registry
If you have any questions on how to get, verify, renew and reinstate a CNA certification in Tennessee or transfer it to another state, you can contact the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities at:
Tennessee Department of Health
Office of Health Care Facilities
665 Mainstream Drive, Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 532-5171
Fax: (615) 248-3601
Registry Search: https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/